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discredit vs pick at

pick at vs discredit

discredit is a noun but pick at is not a noun.

discredit and pick at both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discredit Yes No Yes No
pick at No No Yes No
As verbs, pick at is a hypernym of discredit; that is, pick at is a word with a broader meaning than discredit:
  • discredit: damage the reputation of
  • pick at: express a negative opinion of
Other hypernyms of discredit include belittle, disparage.
discredit (noun) pick at (noun)
the state of being held in low esteem
discredit (verb) pick at (verb)
reject as false; refuse to accept express a negative opinion of
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved eat like a bird
damage the reputation of pluck or pull at with the fingers
Difference between discredit and pick at

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